preamble

pre·am·ble  (prmbl, pr-m-)

n.

1. A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose.

2. An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary.

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[Middle English, from Old French preambule, from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from neuter of praeambulus, walking in front : prae-, pre- + ambulre, to walk; see ambulate.]

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pre·ambu·lary (-by-lr) adj.

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preamble [priːˈæmb^əl]

n

1. a preliminary or introductory statement, esp attached to a statute or constitution setting forth its purpose

2. a preliminary or introductory conference, event, fact, etc.

[from Old French préambule, from Late Latin praeambulum walking before, from Latin prae- before + ambulāre to walk]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	preamble - a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) introduction - the first section of a communication document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Verb	1.	preamble - make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document preface, premise, precede, introduce - furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"

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preamble

noun introduction, prelude, preface, foreword, overture, opening move, proem, prolegomenon, exordium, opening statement or remarks the principles contained in the preamble to the Chinese constitution

Translations

preamble [priːˈæmbl] N → preámbulo m

preamble [ˈpriːæmb^əl] n → préambule m
the preamble to sth → le préambule à qch

preamble

n → Einleitung f; (of book) → Vorwort nt; (Jur) → Präambel f

preamble [priːˈæmbl] n → preambolo